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    CASE District V Pride of CASE V Award logo

    2017 Pride of District V

    Year: 2017
    Award: District V Awards
    Category: Pride of CASE V
    Platinum 1. Best Practices in Alumni Relations

    Gold Award
    Miami University
    18 of the Last 9 Award

    Silver Award
    Oakland University
    A Toast to the Tassel New Graduate Reception

    Silver Award
    University of Iowa
    From Auschwitz to Iowa City: Three days with Holocaust survivor Micahel Bornstein

     

    Platinum 2. Teresa Du Bois Exline Award for Best Practices in Communications and Marketing

    Gold Award
    Michigan State University
    Your Tomorrow

    Gold Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    Freedom of Speech Campaign

    Silver Award
    Indiana University
    Indiana University Brand Book

    Bronze Award
    University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
    Long-form story: A Heartwarming Holiday Hobby

     

    Platinum 3. Best Practices in Fundraising

    Gold Award
    Miami University
    #MoveInMiami

    Silver Award
    Wheaton College
    Wheaton Weekend at The Cove

    Honorable Mention
    St. Norbert College
    An Innovative Approach to a Student Philanthropy Program Using a Plastic Piggy Bank!

     

    Platinum 5. Best Practices in Digital Communication

    Gold Award
    Indiana University
    Crowdsourced IU Day Cupcake & Bakery Takeover

    Silver Award
    University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
    Building the Future Together: Land O'Lakes and the University of Minnesota

    Bronze Award
    Indiana University
    One Day/One Hoosier

    Bronze Award
    Miami University
    #MoveInMiami

     

    Platinum 6. Best Practices in Advancement Services

    Bronze Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    Metrics 2.0 - A User Experience Driven Approach to Evaluating Success

    Bronze Award
    University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
    Portfolio Optimization Visualization Tool for Major Gift Officers

     

    Platinum 7. Excellence in Photography

    Gold Award
    Michigan State University
    A Seat at the Table

    Silver Award
    Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
    Collaboration, Innovation and Celebration: Life at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

    Silver Award
    University of St. Thomas
    Mike Ekern Photography Portfolio

     

    Platinum 8. Best Articles of the Year

    Gold Award
    University of Iowa
    From Auschwitz to Iowa City

    Gold Award
    University of Notre Dame
    The Last Victorian

    Silver Award
    University of Notre Dame
    The Boys in Brazil

    Bronze Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    Speak for Yourself

    Honorable Mention
    The Ohio State University
    Narrowing the Gap: Alumni, researchers make purposeful strides to overcome barriers to education

    Honorable Mention
    University of Chicago
    No Small Talent

    Honorable Mention
    University of Notre Dame
    Can Nothing Save Us?

     

    CASE District V Award Categories

    1. Best Student Alumni Programming

    Gold Award
    Purdue University
    Executive-in-Residence

    Silver Award
    Cleveland State University
    Senior Series

    Bronze Award
    Ohio University
    Black Alumni Reunion (BAR) Talent Show

    Honorable Mention
    Indiana University
    Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences Luminaries Program

    Honorable Mention
    St. Norbert College
    An Innovative Approach to a Student Philanthropy Program Using a Plastic Piggy Bank!

     

    2. Best Collaborative Program

    Gold Award
    Alma College
    Alma College Ambassador Program

    Gold Award
    University of Iowa
    From Auschwitz to Iowa City

    Silver Award
    Indiana University
    Building the Alumni Culture You Want with a DIY Research Panel

    Bronze Award
    University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
    This is Why Project

    Honorable Mention
    Alma College
    Discover Alma Dinner Series

     

    3. Best Volunteer Engagement Program

    Silver Award
    Ohio University
    Black Alumni Reunion (BAR) Planning Committee

    Honorable Mention
    Carleton College
    Carleton College 25th Reunion Program

     

    4. Best New Alumni Program

    Gold Award
    Cleveland State University
    Viking Days for Viking Families

    Silver Award
    Ohio University
    Ohio University Food Truck Festival

    Bronze Award
    Miami University
    Go On Tour!

    Honorable Mention
    Grand Valley State University
    Class of 1967 50 Year Reunion

     

    5a. Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 2,999 FTE or fewer

    Gold Award
    Carleton College
    Carleton College Voice

    Silver Award
    Albion College
    Io Triumphe!

    Silver Award
    Grinnell College
    The Grinnell Magazine

    Bronze Award
    Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
    Echoes

    Honorable Mention
    Carthage College
    The Carthaginian

     

    5b. Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 3,000 to 9,999 FTE

    Gold Award
    University of St. Thomas
    St. Thomas Magazine

    Silver Award
    Case Western Reserve University
    Think

     

    5c. Best Alumni/Institution Magazine, 10,000 FTE and up

    Gold Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    LSA Magazine

    Silver Award
    Marquette University
    Marquette Magazine

    Bronze Award
    Ohio University
    ohiotoday/ohiowomen

    Honorable Mention
    University of Southern Indiana
    illume

     

    6. Best Video, Fundraising, Alumni Relations or Commercial Spots

    Gold Award
    Northwestern University
    A Dream Come True

    Silver Award
    Miami University
    Welcome to the Family

    Bronze Award
    Bowling Green State University
    #BGSUOneDay

    Honorable Mention
    Miami University
    Your Giving Matters: Tabitha Nolan '17

    Honorable Mention
    University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
    Made in Milwaukee, Shaping the World: The Campaign for UWM

     

    7. Best Program Engaging Institution CEO in Fundraising

    Honorable Mention
    Minnesota State University - Mankato
    The David C. Olson Graduate Endowment for Business Community Excellence

     

    8. Best Program in Annual Giving

    Gold Award
    Miami University
    #MoveInMiami

    Bronze Award
    Illinois Institute of Technology
    The Illinois Tech Hawks 4 Hawks Hardship Fund

     

    9. Best Program in Donor Recognition/Stewardship

    Silver Award
    Miami University
    Inaugural Philanthropy Awards

    Silver Award
    University of Chicago
    50 Years of the Grand Auction

    Bronze Award
    Alma College
    The Sponsor an Alma Venture Program

    Bronze Award
    Monmouth College
    Monmouth College Greek Life Project for Alpha Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma

     

    10. Best Program in Case Statements/Cultivation Publications

    Gold Award
    Valparaiso University
    Forever Valpo

    Silver Award
    University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
    UWM College of Letters & Science Case Statement

    Honorable Mention
    Bluffton University
    Simply Innovate

    Honorable Mention
    Miami University
    FSB Case Statement

    Honorable Mention
    St. Norbert College
    Matching Isn't Always a Bad Thing - A Giving Day Strategy

     

    11. Best Video Feature

    Gold Award
    Case Western Reserve University
    Quadriplegia Feature

    Silver Award
    Central Michigan University
    Match Day

    Bronze Award
    Indiana University
    Courtney Payne Taylor

    Honorable Mention
    Indiana University
    IU Squirrels & You

     

    12. Best Video/DVD/CD-ROM, Student Recruitment

    Gold Award
    Western Michigan University Foundation
    Behind Every Great Moment

    Silver Award
    Indiana University
    Be the Next

    Bronze Award
    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
    Warhawk Welcome

    Honorable Mention
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    Michigan Learning Communities

     

    14. Best Video PSA or Commercial Spot

    Gold Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    Always Leading, Forever Valiant

    Silver Award
    Marquette University
    Off Hours

    Silver Award
    Western Michigan University Foundation
    Strike Gold

    Bronze Award
    Michigan State University
    2016 Holiday Greeting

    Honorable Mention
    Ohio Northern University
    The Unexpected

     

    15. Best Electronic Newsletter

    Gold Award
    University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
    Philanthropy at UWM

    Silver Award
    Cleveland State University
    Engage: The Campaign for Cleveland State University

    Bronze Award
    University of Southern Indiana
    USI Today

    Honorable Mention
    Cleveland State University
    Viking Pride

    Honorable Mention
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
    Fun Size

     

    16. Best Institutional Web Site

    Gold Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    University of Michigan Medical School website

    Silver Award
    Cleveland State University
    Cleveland State University Foundation website

    Bronze Award
    Northwestern University
    Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA) website

     

    17. Best Website, Individual Page or Section

    Gold Award
    Case Western Reserve University
    As Mentioned

    Silver Award
    Indiana University
    IU Day Website

    Bronze Award
    Carthage College
    Carthage College Undergraduate Admissions

    Honorable Mention
    Saint Xavier University
    SXU Scholarship Directory

     

    18. Best Tabloid/Newsletter for Internal Audience

    Gold Award
    Purdue University
    Purdue Today

    Bronze Award
    Indiana University
    Inside IU

     

    19. Best Tabloid/Newsletter for External Audience

    Bronze Award
    Illinois State University
    The Statewide Standard

     

    20. Excellence in Print Advertising

    Silver Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    Transfer Times Print Advertising

     

    21. Best Annual Report

    Gold Award
    Michigan State University
    MSU President's Report

    Silver Award
    Case Western Reserve University
    As Mentioned

    Bronze Award
    Purdue University
    Moving Indiana Forward

     

    22. Best Viewbook

    Gold Award
    Michigan State University
    Michigan State University Admissions Viewbook

    Silver Award
    Carthage College
    Carthage College Viewbook

    Bronze Award
    Carroll University
    Carroll University General Brochure

    Honorable Mention
    St. Norbert College
    Do Interesting Things

     

    23a. Excellence in Design, Single Brochure

    Gold Award
    University of Cincinnati
    Loyal Bearcat Society Membership Acknowledgement Brochure

    Silver Award
    University of Dayton
    Momentum Mailer

    Bronze Award
    Miami University
    Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine Residency Program booklet

    Honorable Mention
    Western Michigan University Foundation
    WMU Haworth College of Business MBA Brochure

     

    23b. Excellence in Design, Brochure Series

    Gold Award
    Illinois State University
    College of Applied Science, Geology and Geography brochures

    Silver Award
    Cleveland State University
    Annual Fund Direct Mail

    Bronze Award
    Indiana University East
    School Brochures

     

    24a. Excellence in Design, Individual Poster

    Gold Award
    Illinois State University
    When You Say Nothing at All

    Honorable Mention
    Indiana University
    Brand Poster

     

    24b. Excellence in Design, Poster Series

    Gold Award
    Indiana University
    Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Career Services Office Awareness

    Silver Award
    Western Michigan University Foundation
    We Are GOLD

    Bronze Award
    Illinois State University
    Horticulture Center Fall Events

    Honorable Mention
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    LSA Bicentennial Theme

     

    25. Excellence in Design, Specialty Pieces

    Gold Award
    Northwestern University
    Custom Playing Cards

    Silver Award
    Washington University in St. Louis
    Research Calendar

    Bronze Award
    Albion College
    Acceptance Flag Mailer

    Honorable Mention
    Miami University
    Miami Merger Valentine

     

    26. Best Specialized or Unit-Level Magazine

    Gold Award
    Marquette University
    100 Years of Hoopla

    Silver Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    LSI Magazine

    Bronze Award
    The Ohio State University
    Charting the Future: It Begins with ALL of Us

    Honorable Mention
    Purdue University
    Envision

     

    27. Excellence in Graphic Identity/Logo

    Gold Award
    Indiana University
    Indiana University Brand Book

    Silver Award
    Wayne State University
    Then, Now, Always

    Bronze Award
    Valparaiso University
    Forever Valpo

     

    28. Excellence in Illustrations

    Gold Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    LSA200 Cover Illustration

    Silver Award
    Illinois State University
    Chronicles of Kingdom Plantae

    Bronze Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    Trial by Fired

    Honorable Mention
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    Beyond Stock Art

     

    29. Excellence in Feature Writing, Individual

    Gold Award
    Indiana University
    To Boldly Grow Where No Bones Have Grown Before

    Silver Award
    University of St. Thomas
    The Weight of His World

    Bronze Award
    University of Iowa
    Auschwitz to Iowa City

    Honorable Mention
    Grand Valley State University
    Fund honors son's memory

    Honorable Mention
    Grinnell College
    Building a Baroque Violin

     

    30. Excellence in Feature Writing, Series

    Gold Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    Faculty Impact

    Silver Award
    University of Southern Indiana
    ilume Perseverance

    Bronze Award
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    East Meets West

    Honorable Mention
    Miami University
    Miami University's ongoing partnership with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma

     

    31. Best Uses of Social Media

    Gold Award
    Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
    #RoseHulmanGetsMe

    Silver Award
    University of Notre Dame
    What Would You Fight For?

    Bronze Award
    Butler University
    #ButlerBound Campaign

    Honorable Mention
    Miami University
    Countdown to Commencement

     

    33c. Excellence in Online Innovation: Communications/Marketing

    Gold Award
    University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
    A Heartwarming Holiday Hobby

     

    34. Best Event on a Shoestring

    Gold Award
    Indiana University
    Indiana University Welcomes "Wally the Corpse Flower"

    Silver Award
    Miami University
    Miami at the Merc

    Bronze Award
    Ohio University
    Osteopathic Medicine Recognition Month

    Honorable Mention
    Wheaton College
    Wheaton College Welcome Center Groundbreaking Ceremony

     

    35. Excellence in Special Events, Invitations and Collateral Materials

    Gold Award
    Capital University
    Connecting. With Purpose. The Inauguration of Dr. Elizabeth L. Beth Paul

    Silver Award
    Ivy Tech Community College
    Under the Big Top 3rd Annual Gala

    Bronze Award
    Illinois State University
    Something Big is happening at Illinois State

    Honorable Mention
    Kalamazoo College
    Invitation to the Inauguration of the 18th President of Kalamazoo College, Jorge G. Gonzalez

     

    36. Excellence in Special Events, Individual Event

    Gold Award
    Otterbein University
    The Point at Otterbein University Grand Opening

    Silver Award
    Kalamazoo College
    Invitation to the Inauguration of the 18th President of Kalamazoo College, Jorge G. Gonzalez

    Bronze Award
    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
    CHAMPS for Mott

    Honorable Mention
    Bowling Green State University
    BGSU Ice Arena 50th Anniversary and Slater Family Ice Arena Naming

     

    37. Excellence in Special Events, Series of Events

    Gold Award
    University of Iowa
    From Auschwitz to Iowa City: Three days with Holocaust survivor Michael Bornstein

    Silver Award
    Cleveland State University
    Women's Leadership Symposium and Women's Leadership Conversation Series

    Bronze Award
    Alma College
    Discover Alma Dinner Series

     

    38. Best Diversity Program

    Gold Award
    Ohio University
    Ebony Bobcat Network Expansion

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